The RWHP, founded in 1992, develops community-based educational materials. independently as well as in collaboration with other grass-roots organizations. Their projects focus on the health issues of rural women and their families, with a special emphasis on the challenges faced by Spanish-speaking farmworking families.
copy deeplink AHA and ACC recommend Influenza vaccination for patients with Cardiovascular disease
AHA and ACC recommend Influenza vaccination for patients with Cardiovascular diseaseOn May 16, 2006, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) published guidelines for secondary prevention for patients with coronary and other atherosclerotic vascular disease.
copy deeplink Merck launches National Advertising campaign for HPV vaccine
Merck launches National Advertising campaign for HPV vaccineMerck & Co., Inc. announced the launch of a national print, television and online advertising campaign for the world's first cervical cancer vaccine, GARDASIL® [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine]. Adding to Merck's ongoing cervical cancer and HPV education efforts, the new campaign, called One Less, encourages females who are eligible for the vaccine to begin their vaccination series and to also continue to see their doctor for regular healthcare and screening.
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- GARDASIL_Final_DTC_Release.pdf (24.17 KB)
Our focus this month is Hepatitis B.
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- feb05.pdf (119.41 KB)
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) is a nationwide network of dental providers who care for patients in Migrant, Homeless, and Community Health Centers. These providers understand that oral disease can affect a person's speech, appearance, health, and quality of life and that inadequate access to oral health services is a significant problem for low-income individuals.
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copy deeplink National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)Extensive links to services and education on eating disorders. Stewart St Suite 803 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 1 (800) 931-2237
VAWnet is an easily accessible and comprehensive collection of full-text, searchable electronic resources on domestic violence, sexual violence and related issues.
copy deeplink Where There Is No Dentist A book of methods, aids, and ideas for instructors at the village level
Where There Is No Dentist A book of methods, aids, and ideas for instructors at the village levelCommunity health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Where There Is No Dentist to help people care for their teeth and gums. This book's broad focus makes it an invaluable resource.
The author uses straightforward language and careful instructions to explain how to: examine patients; diagnose common dental problems; make and use dental equipment; use local anesthetics; place fillings; and remove teeth. There is also a special chapter on oral health and HIV/AIDS, which provides the dental worker with a detailed, well-illustrated discussion of the special problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, and appropriate treatment.
The mission of Beyond the Cure is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship. Beyond the Cure is a program of The National Children's Cancer Society
copy deeplink The Health and Well-Being of Children in Rural Areas: A Portrait of the Nation 2007
The Health and Well-Being of Children in Rural Areas: A Portrait of the Nation 2007Published by HRSA's MCHB in September 2011, the chartbook is based on data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). This is the second round of the survey; however, some questions were revised since the 2003 survey, and not all findings are comparable to those from the 2003 survey.
Indicators report on the health and well-being of children in rural areas, presenting information on the health status and risk and protective factors experienced by children on a National level.
To maintain a workplace free of harassment.
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- 002.08.02HarassmentGuideline2.doc (58.5 KB)
To insure that anyone filing a complaint concerning a suspected ethics violation pertaining to acts in good faith
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copy deeplink "Keep It With You" (KIWY) Personal Medical Information Form
"Keep It With You" (KIWY) Personal Medical Information FormThe "Keep It With You" (KIWY) Personal Medical Information Form is intended to be a voluntary and temporary record that lists medical care and other health information for people who need care during disasters and similar situations.
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- kiwy.pdf (70.59 KB)
To improve care to Diabetic Patients and others by providing basic foot care and assessment.
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- Foot Care Protocol.doc (41 KB)
A sample diabetes chart audit form.
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- DiabeticChartAuditForm.pdf (64.31 KB)